DAILY TEXT, From today Saturday May 20, 2023,  Satisfy the desire of those who fear him; he hears his cries for help, and rescues them (Ps. 145:19).

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He satisfies the desire of those who fear him; he hears his cries for help, and rescues them (Ps. 145:19).

Late on the night of Nisan 14 in the year 33, Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane and there he poured out his heart to Jehovah (Luke 22:39-44). In those difficult moments, he “offered requests […] with loud cries and tears” (Heb. 5:7). What did Jesus ask for that night before he died? He asked Jehovah to give him strength to remain loyal and to do his will. Jehovah heard the fervent prayer of his Son and sent an angel to strengthen him. Jesus was aware of the enormous responsibility he had: to vindicate or defend his Father's name. Jehovah heard the intense pleas of his Son. Because? Because the most important thing for Jesus was to stay loyal to his Father and defend his name. If the most important thing for us is to do the same, Jehovah will answer us when we ask him for help (Ps. 145:18). w22.01 18 paras. 15-17.

Why do we say that Jesus is an understanding friend?

Jesus understands what you feel. When we are in distress, we are glad to have an understanding friend, especially one who has been through similar problems. Well, Jesus is that friend. He knows what it's like to feel weak and need help. He also knows how we are made and will see to it that we receive “just-in-time” support (Heb. 4:15, 16). Just as Jesus accepted the help of an angel in the garden of Gethsemane, we must be willing to accept the help that Jehovah gives us, whether it be through a publication, a video, a speech, or an encouraging visit from an elder or a mature friend

What will strengthen you if you are going through a difficult situation? Give an example.

Jehovah will give you his peace. How will Jehovah strengthen us? When we pray, we receive "the peace of God, which is beyond what no human being can understand" (Phil. 4:6, 7). The peace that Jehovah gives us calms our hearts and helps us to think clearly. This was what a sister named Luz felt. She says: “Sometimes I feel alone, and these feelings make me think that Jehovah does not love me. But in those moments I immediately tell Jehovah how I feel. Thanks to prayer, I can control my emotions.” As Luz's experience shows, prayer helps us feel peace.

What lessons have we learned from the tears of Jesus?

The lessons we have learned from the tears of Jesus comfort us and help us a lot. His tears remind us to support our grieving friends and trust that Jehovah and Jesus will support us when we lose a loved one. They also motivate us to preach and teach compassionately because Jehovah and Jesus exemplify this precious quality. And his tears comfort us because they are proof that Jehovah and his dear Son understand what we feel, understand our weaknesses, and want to help us endure. Let us continue applying everything we have learned until the day comes when Jehovah fulfills this wonderful promise: “He will wipe away every tear from his eyes” (Rev. 21: 4).

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